Centennial Celebration

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The City of Venice celebrates 100 Years of the City on the Gulf! Beginning with the 2025 Holiday Parade, the City is celebrating the Centennial with a variety of events, lectures, contests, art installations, and community engagement over 18 months. 

Official Centennial Celebration: November 29, 2025 through May 2027
Official Centennial Date: 
July 1, 2026 

 Objectives   Centennial Logo
 Share the City of Venice's origin story and involve
     the community 
 
 Celebrate traditions and cultures of the past,
     present and future
 
 Adapt existing and create new events   
 Engage with community partners, residents and
     visitors 
 
     

               About the City of Venice Centennial               

About the Centennial Park Rededication Ceremony
Official Centennial Themes
About the City Hall Mural Project
Proposed Centennial Budget
Centennial Stakeholders
Learn More About Venice's History

       Upcoming Events & Features   

New features, or
Coming soon!
  • Modern and historic images featured in the Sarasota County Breeze Transit buses and OnDemand vehicles, celebrating Venice's centennial, were installed in April 2026 and will remain up for a limited time. 
  • Centennial-themed light pole banners featuring historic and modern images were installed throughout the downtown area in March 2026 and will remain up until November. 
  • Centennial-themed banners in City and area parks, coming to select locations soon! 
  • Social media features on the City of Venice, Venice Museum & Archives, Venice Fire Rescue, and Venice Police pages. 
   
Wed, April 15
City of Venice Centennial Park Rededication Ceremony 9 a.m. at Centennial Park: This special ceremony will honor the mayors and City Council members, past and present, who have helped shape our community over the last 100 years. Enjoy a special presentation, a performance of the Centennial song "Venice, Forever Home" by The Venice Chorale, and a ceremonial unveiling. 
     
Saturday,
July 4
250th Anniversary of Independence Day
9:30 a.m. down Nassau St S: Daytime Independence Day parade and picnic hosted in partnership with Venice MainStreet at the Venice Community Center, followed by evening fireworks.
     
Saturday, Nov. 7 Venice Heritage Inc
Celebrate Old Betsy's Birthday! 
     
Saturday, 
Nov. 28
50th Holiday Parade
6:30 p.m. downtown: City of Venice 50th annual Holiday Parade, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. with activities and events in the downtown area beginning as early as 3 p.m.
     
 Seasonal  Venice Turns 100! Special Centennial Exhibit  Now through August 2026: This new seasonal exhibit celebrates the City's 100-year milestone. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Free admission, located at 351 Nassau St S, Venice. 

       Get Involved with the Centennial!        

Apply for a Partnership Application
Volunteer Opportunities & Sign-up
Proposed Events & Initiatives

Additional Resources & Information